piratesownninjas Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Schlotzsky's Deli followed up by Jason's Deli during high school... To this day I cannot go into one of those places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slambo Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Giovani's Pizza Club, where was it located? A burger place in Richmond, CA called Big Stan's for about a year and then a Taco Bell for 5 weeks. Both in the 70's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Club, where was it located? Fargo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 I was a host at Denny's for almost a year in high school. I seated people, got beverages, and rang them up. And, of course, I made the black people wait as per company policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 McDonalds and I made a whopping $3.35/hour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 My first gig was at a KFC....man, a truly ugly experience for a first-time worker, and I have never felt comfortable in a KFC ever again. You don't wanna know what goes on behind that rack of chicken that is nicely presented to the public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
untateve Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 My first gig was at a KFC....man, a truly ugly experience for a first-time worker, and I have never felt comfortable in a KFC ever again. You don't wanna know what goes on behind that rack of chicken that is nicely presented to the public. You are my KFC brother. Together, we will serve chicken that has been cooked, put in a cooler overnight, and then served the next day. We will serve powdered mashed potatoes. We will use dirty nasty oil, go to the bathroom and never wash our hands, and laugh as we break a pen off in a chicken breast because that bish thought it was acceptable to be rude to a high school boy who was putting together her fn chicken dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
policyvote Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 I worked at a two-dudes-owned delivery pizza joint callled Pacchi's. Low volume, high quality (made our own sauce from scratch--like tomatoes, olive oil, and heads of garlic kind-of-'scratch'). Place broke even for about three years, then went under. I learned a lot about the food industry, like how to blow the smoke from your "tobacco water pipe" up the oven's hood fan. I once had the pleasure of making and delivering a jalapeno-and-anchovy pizza. No lie. My then-girlfriend, now wife used to open the local Mickey D's on back cash (it takes a hardcore woman to report to work at 6:00 on Saturdays and Sundays in high school!). I used to love going through the drive-thru, faking accents and being obnoxious. Once I assumed a gruff Kentucky hillbilly voice and ordered "a couple'a super-saihzed titties". That got me in trouble. Peace policy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Duff's Smorgasbord. That was some good eatin'. I remember eating there a time or two. Chasing the food around as it moved in a circle. I was more of a Sveden House guy though as I'm, ya know....sophisticated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh B Tool Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 McDonalds- got fired after two weeks for being too young to work. In-N-Out Burger- 2 years in H.S. Good times, GREAT burgers. Learned how to handle a 8 hour rush on the grill. Houlihan's - 3 years in college. Started as a prep ended as a Sous. Learned a ton from a friggin' great Chef. Ruth's Chris Steakhouse- Little over a year as a Saute /Sous. Still cook part time for a high end Golf Course to keep my skills sharp. Now mainly cook in different contests and volunteer for our local Little League during picnics(hundreds upon hundreds of burgers and dogs in a afternoon). Also seem to be Da Grilla for most of my local Draft parties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Magnolia Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Club, where was it located? A burger place in Richmond, CA called Big Stan's for about a year and then a Taco Bell for 5 weeks. Both in the 70's. You worked at a burger joint in Richmond for a year without getting robbed and shot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wolf Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 As strange as this sounds, I never once worked in the food industry growing up. Had tons of jobs, but never once worked with food... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleW64 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Senior year in HS, worked at Godfather's Pizza. Staff was primarily HS students and managment was fairly young (2-3 years out of HS). Had a blast making pizzas and goofing off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbimm Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 A fun thread that really got me thinking about the old days. Jimmy's diner. I was the dishwasher/ busboy/ waiter/ host. All for a whopping $3.00 an hour. Wendy's. New store and I didn't last long with all the stupid corporate crap for $3.35 an hour. Pizza Hut. This was a decent job as I was a pizza cook and waiter. I don't remember what my pay was but with tips I always seemed to have money in my pocket. I may be heading back into the food and beverage industry soon. I am doing a little market research on how a Chicago style pizza joint would work here in New Orleans. Very early stages so I don't know for sure if this brainstorm will ever get off the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 A fun thread that really got me thinking about the old days. Jimmy's diner. I was the dishwasher/ busboy/ waiter/ host. All for a whopping $3.00 an hour. Wendy's. New store and I didn't last long with all the stupid corporate crap for $3.35 an hour. Pizza Hut. This was a decent job as I was a pizza cook and waiter. I don't remember what my pay was but with tips I always seemed to have money in my pocket. I may be heading back into the food and beverage industry soon. I am doing a little market research on how a Chicago style pizza joint would work here in New Orleans. Very early stages so I don't know for sure if this brainstorm will ever get off the ground. That food biz is tough BUT it seems like all the Pizza joints survive.......cheap overhead and great pizza you're set.......way ta set your eyes on somethun new tbimm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slapstick_Willy Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I worked for ONEWEST best f'in wings in the world if your ever in cheyenne hit it up its legit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABundy33 Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I worked as a pizza guy from 17-21, then i delivered Chinese food There was a LOT of money to be made, plus free food and freedom. Best job I ever worked was as a Chinese food driver until I got out of college( in case my boss sees this). Seriously, I suggest that job to any kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.